Movie

Chickenhead

1986

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Good to know

Director: Gábor Zsámbéki
Release date: 1986-10-17
Language: HU
Status: Released
Country: Hungary

About Chickenhead

Chickenhead is a 1986 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Gábor Zsámbéki, starring Hilda Gobbi, Zoltán Papp and Erika Bodnár. Below you can see where to watch Chickenhead in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

It is a tragedy, set among low-lifes on the outskirts of Budapest. Dramatic Exchange describes it as "Widely considered to be the most important Hungarian play of the last 20 years". The odd title of the play refers in the first instance to the chicken heads that an old woman feeds to her cat. However, it can also be taken to refer more broadly to the obtuse behaviour of the main characters in the play. The play is an odd mixture of pathos and nihilism, written against the bleak background of Stalinist totalitarianism from which Hungary was emerging. As with much modern drama, there is no hero in the play. The only noble behaviour that one can find belongs to one of the characters in the past, when he was a child, but he is no longer as he was. The hint that what once existed might be achieved again is the only faint ray of hope in a very bleak view of the human condition.

Cast

Hilda Gobbi

Vénasszony

Zoltán Papp

Tanár

Erika Bodnár

Nő

Vajda László

Apa

Zoltán Varga

Srác

Vilmos Vajdai

Haver

Dénes Ujlaki

Törzs

Károly Eperjes

Közeg

Mária Ronyecz

Előadónő

Ágnes Zsíros

Csitri

Mari Csomós

Anya

Krisztina Szalai

Bakfis

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Chickenhead in Germany?+

Chickenhead is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Chickenhead on Netflix?+

Chickenhead is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

Who stars in Chickenhead?+

Chickenhead stars Hilda Gobbi, Zoltán Papp, Erika Bodnár, Vajda László and Zoltán Varga.

When did Chickenhead come out?+

Chickenhead is a 1986 movie directed by Gábor Zsámbéki.

What genre is Chickenhead?+

Chickenhead is Drama film.

Who directed Chickenhead?+

Chickenhead was directed by Gábor Zsámbéki.